Mar 5, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Indiana Pacers small forward Evan Turner (12) dunks the ball during the second half against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats won 109-87.

Written by

Candace Buckner
candace.buckner@indystar.com

The Indiana Pacers are in Houston on Friday night to stop a rare two-game losing streak. However, the more important number is 1½, as in the slim lead the Pacers (46-15) hold over the Miami Heat for the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

After the game against the Rockets, only 20 more remain until the playoffs. Here are the Pacers' most pressing concerns as they begin the push through the final quarter of the regular season.